What is the cheapest way to get from Barajas to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Barajas to Istanbul is to fly which costs 3.900 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barajas to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Barajas to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Barajas and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Barajas to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T2 and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Alcalá de Henares, Bartolomeu Gară, Brașov and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

How far is it from Barajas to Istanbul?

The distance between Barajas and Istanbul is 2749 km. The road distance is 3400.4 km.

How do I travel from Barajas to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Barajas to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs 6.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Barajas to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Barajas to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barajas to Istanbul bus from?

Barajas to Istanbul bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Alcalá de Henares station.

Bus or fly from Barajas to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Barajas to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Barajas to Istanbul bus arrive?

Barajas to Istanbul bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Braşov station.

What is the time difference between Barajas and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Barajas. It is currently 10:13 AM in Barajas and 11:13 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Barajas to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Barajas to Istanbul is 3400 km. It takes approximately 33h 48m to drive from Barajas to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4177+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Barajas to Istanbul - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 6 ways to get from Barajas to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul (IST)plane MAD - IST
6h 49m
₺4,672–11,098
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MAD - SAW
7h 32m
₺3,985–9,619
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
2d 12h
₺6,815–8,893
Drive 3,400.4 km
1. Drive from Barajas to Istanbulcar 3,400.4 km
33h 48m
₺27,616–39,889
Bus via Braşov
1. Take the bus from Alcalá de Henares to Braşovbus
2. Take the bus from Brașov to București, Autogara Militaribus
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
2d 19h
₺6,234–12,982
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Barajas to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Istanbulcar
35h 39m
₺32,925–46,847

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul (IST) flights

31Weekly Planes

4h 10mAverage Duration

₺5,741Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barajas to Istanbul.

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Distance: 2,748.8 km
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Barajas, Madrid, Spain and Istanbul, Turkey?

Air Europa and Turkish Airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Barajas to Istanbul Esenler via Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Méndez álvaro P.v., Estación Sur de Autobuses, and Sofia in around 2d 12h.

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